Welcome to the first issue of TAF's Arts Opportunities Digest!

This e-newsletter will be tailored to individual artists and administrators wishing to advance their creative careers. If you'd like to submit an opportunity for next month's e-newsletter, click here.

Calls for Artists

Art Barn School of Art Annual Juried Exhibition

The Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso has announce applications are open for its 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition from April 2 - May 19, 2022.The purpose of the exhibition is to promote the creation and recognition of 2-dimensional works of art, as well as ceramic arts. More Info >>

Artist In Residence for Interactive Public Art

The West Lafayette Public Arts Team, in partnership with the West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission, and The Arts Federation are requesting qualifications from artists, art teams, and design firms for the design, fabrication and installation of multiple public art pieces to be curated and budgeted over a span of 5 years. More Info >>

Hoosier Women Artists

Artists living in Indiana who identify as female are encouraged to submit artwork for consideration to be displayed in the Statehouse office of a female elected official. More Info >>

Nickel Plate Arts Seeks Artists for Healing Through Art Exhibition

Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville is seeking submissions for an exhibition in May. Artists are invited to share work that has helped you make it through a hard time or that have helped to uplift someone you care about. More Info >>

Paint a Banner for Downtown Lafayette

The City of Lafayette in partnership with The Arts Federation are interested in having creatives in the community paint banners to be hung around the downtown. Artists can paint up to two banners and will be compensated $100 for each banner. More Info >>

Round the Fountain Art Fair Seeking Applications

Round the Fountain Art Fair is now taking applications for this year's art fair scheduled for Saturday, May 28 in downtown Lafayette. Applications are due by March 1. More Info >>

TAF Seeking Proposals for 2023 Exhibitions

The Arts Federation Galleries provide exhibition opportunities for north central Indiana artists. TAF is now seeking exhibition proposals for its 2023 exhibition season. More Info >>

Exhibition at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church is seeking local artists to create works and display this work at the church during Lent, March 6 - April 15, 2022. Trinity hopes to find multiple visual artists who can create pieces inspired by the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). More Info >>

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Arts for All: I.D.E.A. Workshop Series

Arts for All is a three-part inclusion, diversity, equity, and access training series. This training is free and is designed to provide organizations with workable strategies to build relationships with their community and engage underserved audiences.

• February 2: What does it mean to be inclusive?
• February 16: What does IDEA look like in practice?

Arts Advocacy Training - February 2 at 3 pm

Learn how to be an arts advocate in this webinar presented by Indiana’s National Arts Summit state captain Dr. Ursula Kuhar. You will learn strategies for effectively communicating the importance of public funding and initiatives to elected officials and key decision makers. Read More >>

Student Empowerment Through SEL in Music Education

Save the Music Foundation and the Center for Arts Education and Social Emotional Learning are presenting monthly webinars about "Student Empowerment Through SEL in Music Education." Read More >>

Writing Jumpstart

Interested in writing but unsure where to begin? Starting February 15, this six-week class will introduce you to the craft of writing and help you develop a writing routine. Read More >>